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What causes feline worms?

The most common causes of cat worms include contact with parasite eggs or infected feces. Common culprits may include:

- Swallowing larvae from their mother’s milk
- Consuming dead animals 
- Ingesting larvae or worms during grooming
- Coming into contact with worms or larvae from feces
 
Maintaining a clean litter box is essential, especially if it’s shared with other cats. Shared litter boxes, especially with cats outside of the immediate living environment, can increase your cat’s exposure to parasites and worms.
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